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In The Land Of Saints And Sinners

John Stark

In The Land Of Saints And Sinners- Liam Neeson’s Set Of Skills Wears Thin Quick Take: Even when Liam Neeson appears in an IRA drama, it still feels like one of those films that has its roots all the way back to a time when he was given a particular set of skills. At this point, Neeson has to avoid action movies altogether, and would be best served in a limited series of some kind, or cast completely against type in kids or comedy films. A nice romance perhaps. But, he’s still being thrown these scripts that go nowhere and … Continue reading In The Land Of Saints And Sinners

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The Family Plan

John Stark

Where I Watched It: Apple Plus English Audio Description?: Yes Narrated By: Jedidiah Barton Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Maggie Q, and Ciaran Hines. Written By: David Coggeshall Directed By: Simon Cellan Jones This is not about a family plan. The title is so generic it could have been named by AI, and the script is bad enough it might as well have been. The plot revolves around Wahlberg playing a father, who seems to be a rather run of the mill car salesman, who has a wife, and some kids. He also apparently used to be in some organized … Continue reading The Family Plan

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The Wonder

John Stark

Where I watched It: Netflix Audio Description Provided By: international Digital Center written By: Dakota Green The audio description on this film was really good. All my issues with the movie lie within the story and decisions made by the screenwriter and director, not the narration. The film itself is bleak, the narration was very modest and respectful, and it managed to always keep a level approach to what some might consider a faith versus science film. It’s hard to know how much the character of Anna deteriorates in front of visual eyes, but she’s always somewhat mobile, so I’m … Continue reading The Wonder

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My Very Final Official Oscar Predictions

John Stark

So for those of you movie loving folk out there doing Oscar pools, let me be your guide. or not. Do your thing. Maybe your shaman already told you who will win. But these are my predictions for the Oscars that are being presented on Sunday. Yes, this Sunday. BEST PICTURE: The Power Of The Dog Despite the internet Oscar experts shitting bricks after Coda won the PGA award in this category, I know it is used as a barometer for predicting the winner in this category, and to be fair, i think Coda is in the #2 spot. It’s … Continue reading My Very Final Official Oscar Predictions